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Open Journal of Occupational Therapy
ISSN 2168-6408 · Scholarworks @ WMU · 502 artikel di indeks
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Racially Informed Care: A Treatment Approach and Exploration of the Implications of Race Related Barriers in the United States
Social factors surrounding race and ethnicity often create barriers to meaningful occupation and keep people of color from achieving a greater quality of life (Pooremamali et al., 2016). These barriers often result in occupational deprivation and feelings of alienation in society. Research has…
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Occupational Therapy’s Role in the Foster Care System
Children and youth who spend time in the foster care system face a variety of obstacles perpetuated by childhood trauma and limitations in service provision. Literature regarding this population demonstrates challenges, including the inability to form attachments and productive peer relationships…
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Functional Cognition: An Opportunity to Highlight the Role of Occupational Therapy in Post-Concussion Care
As concern surrounding concussion and the associated long-term effects grow, a continued need for comprehensive, holistic concussion care emerges. Occupational therapists are well-equipped to address the wide variety of symptoms and deficits that clients may experience post-concussion. Functional…
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Supporting the Paternal Role and Transition Home From the NICU: A Mixed Method Study
Background: Limited research has focused solely on fathers’ experiences following a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) stay. The study aimed to identify occupational therapy’s role in supporting paternal wellness and mental health through routines and occupations following discharge. Methods…
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Disability and Health in African Americans: Population Research and Implications for Occupational Therapy Community-Based Practice
Background: Population-based research and community-based interventions are integral to occupational therapy’s scope of practice, yet they are underdeveloped in actual implementation. Therefore, this paper focuses on some health challenges facing the African American population, guided by the…
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Occupational Therapists’ Perspectives on Caregiver Education of Stroke Survivors
Introduction: The objective of this research study was to gather a greater understanding of how occupational therapists provide education to caregivers of stroke survivors and how they address the needs of caregivers throughout the rehabilitation process. Methods: The researchers used a convergent…
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An Occupation-Based Clinic Makeover: Perceptions and Experiences of Occupational Therapists
Background: Researchers sought to discover the experiences of occupational therapists transitioning from existing clinical practice to exclusively occupation-based approaches. Method: This phenomenological study captured the experiences of clinicians as exercise-based equipment was temporarily…
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Aquatic Developmental Play Program for Children in Early Intervention: A Case Series
Background: Despite limited evidence, aquatic programming has the potential to be an ideal intervention for young children with disabilities because of its unique and dynamic properties. This study explored the impact of an aquatic developmental play program in addressing sensory integration and…
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Exploring Spirituality of Elders Relocating into Long-Term Care Facilities
Background: Spirituality is recognized as an important contributor to quality of life, particularly for older adults. Yet, limited research has been conducted to examine spirituality of older adults relocating to long-term care facilities (LTCFs). The intent of this mixed methods study was to cull…
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Addressing Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions in Older Women
Women’s pelvic health has become an emerging practice area for occupational therapy in recent years. The National Institute of Health (NIH) reports that 24% of women in the United States are impacted by pelvic floor disorders (2008). As the general population ages, older women’s health has become a…
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Comparison of Computer-Based and Therapeutic Activity Interventions for Improving Visual Motor Abilities of Preschoolers with Autism: A Randomized Control Study
Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a computer-based and a traditional activity/practice-based intervention for improving the visual motor abilities of children with autism. Methods: A group, pre-post, experimental design was used with randomization of…
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Women’s Self-Concept, Sexual Activity, and Intimacy After Sustaining a Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have a profound impact on how people think and feel about themselves and their abilities, values, goals, personalities, physical characteristics, and roles. Preliminary research findings suggest that barriers to developing a positive self-concept after injury in…
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Nurturing Personal Capacities Through Engagement in Art
Andy Wunderlin, an artist based in Vicksburg, MI, provided the cover art for the Spring 2022 edition of The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT). “Tree with Birds” is a 10” x 13” drawing made from colored pencil (see Figure 1). Andy’s style is uniquely photorealistic. His work involves…
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Use of Standardized Patient Encounters as Predictors of Fieldwork Performance: A Pilot Study
Background: Although standardized patient encounters (SPEs) are being used in occupational therapy (OT) education, limited literature exists on the value these experiences have on OT student learning outcomes and preparation for fieldwork. This study sought to examine if SPEs had the potential to…
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Occupational Therapists’ Perspectives During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a global pandemic. Hospitals, nursing homes, and communities worldwide were flooded with patients diagnosed with COVID-19, resulting in the increased need for medical care and…
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A Scoping Review Exploring the Use of Art-Making-as-Therapy in Adult Mental Health Occupational Therapy Practice
Background: Art-making-as-therapy has been used by occupational therapists in mental health since the inception of the profession. It aims to enable people to gain mastery and produce art. This review synthesizes the research on the use of art-making as therapy by occupational therapists in adult…
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The Development of Leaders: Suggested Modules for Education
The development of leaders is critical for the education of all professionals and, particularly, those in the field of occupational therapy. Current accreditation standards offer a limited perspective on leadership, and educators should consider a more holistic viewpoint to leadership development…
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The Occupational Impact of Mass Shootings: A Qualitative Study of Survivor Accounts
victims needs further understanding. The purpose of this study was to examine stories shared by survivors of mass shootings to determine whether changes in occupational participation, performance, and fulfillment of meaningful roles and performance patterns occurred following the incident. Method…